The assessments from this Unit of Study will add up to 30 marks total. This is the equivalent of 30 % of your grade this semester, so the assignments, whether group based or completed individually, are very important. Consult your teacher for further information, if required.
WHAT YOU NEED TO DO
Background and Planning
Complete a Concept Map based on your initial research [ to be included in your wiki ]
Complete your wiki
Ensure that you make regular contributions [ from your own login ]
Complete a handwritten first draft of your Analysis Report, based on your group's wiki research
Inquiry Stage
Select and gather information from a range of sources [books, journals and the internet ] and as a group address each of the following:
A brief history of your style of government
Key Thinkers
Key Definitions
How to implement this style of government
Advantages and Disadvantages
Use links and other multimedia to enhance your wiki
Acknowledge all sources of information and pictures
Presentation and Content
Use appropriate language to communicate information and draw conclusions
Use a variety of ways to represent information and communicate with your audience [ eg include pictures and calls to action in your propaganda assignment ].
Use the referencing guide provided in your wiki template.
Answer the focus questions on your wiki in sufficient detail.
MARKING GUIDE
0 - 10
concept map incomplete
wiki incomplete
little or no background research done
few notes provided with Analysis Report
report and propaganda assignments poorly written and presented
10 - 20
concept map mostly complete
wiki mostly complete
evidence of some background research
adequate notes provided with Analysis Report
report and propaganda assignment well written and presented
20 - 30
concept map complete and well developed
wiki complete and enhanced with pictures, external links, etc
evidence of background research and creativity
detailed notes and planning provided with Analysis Report
report and propaganda assignment completed to a high standard
GOVERNMENT AND LAWS
YEAR LEVEL
10
LEARNING AREA OUTCOMES
Active Citizenship
Investigation, Communication, Participation
WEIGHTING
The assessments from this Unit of Study will add up to 30 marks total. This is the equivalent of 30 % of your grade this semester, so the assignments, whether group based or completed individually, are very important. Consult your teacher for further information, if required.
WHAT YOU NEED TO DO
Background and Planning
Inquiry Stage
Presentation and Content
MARKING GUIDE
0 - 10
concept map incomplete
wiki incomplete
little or no background research done
few notes provided with Analysis Report
report and propaganda assignments poorly written and presented
10 - 20
concept map mostly complete
wiki mostly complete
evidence of some background research
adequate notes provided with Analysis Report
report and propaganda assignment well written and presented
20 - 30
concept map complete and well developed
wiki complete and enhanced with pictures, external links, etc
evidence of background research and creativity
detailed notes and planning provided with Analysis Report
report and propaganda assignment completed to a high standard